Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano has praised his team for its "soul" after it overcame a first-half red card to earn a draw against New York City FC at Chase Stadium on Saturday to kick off the 2025 MLS season.

Mascherano’s fingerprints are on the 2025 roster, as he brought in 25-year-old Argentine winger Tadeo Allende, on loan from Celta Vigo, 23-year-old Argentine defender Gonzalo Luján from San Lorenzo, 21-year-old Venezuelan midfielder Telasco Segovia, 22-year-old Argentine goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo and 27-year-old Uruguayan center back Maxi Falcon.

Major League Soccer season begins Saturday with Lionel Messi in prime time. Inter Miami will host New York City FC at 7:30p.m. ET.